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- Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
- Mix of in-person and online classes
- 30-39 Credits; Varies by Subject
Application Deadlines
Summer
May 1
Fall
July 15
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Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Teaching program is ideal for aspiring educators who studied something other than education at the bachelor’s level. Whether you’re a recent college graduate or an experienced professional looking to transition into teaching, the MAT degree gives you the opportunity to meet your goal to become an educator.
Courses are a mix of online and hybrid, with students attending weekly in-person sessions and completing a portion of their coursework online. Prior to your clinical practice (student teaching) semester, you will be required to complete a minimum of 225 hours of fieldwork over the course of your program. Your advisor will outline your specific field hours for your program.
Career Outcomes
The MAT degree prepares you to teach at a variety of levels, in a variety of subjects.
- Elementary school teacher
- High school teacher in subjects like English, social studies, math, or science
- Special education teacher
- ESL teacher
- Art teacher at all grade levels
- Music teacher at all grade levels
- Health or physical education teacher at all grade levels
MAT Degree Tracks & Endorsements
The Master of Arts in Teaching program offers the following tracks and endorsements:
- Elementary Track (K-6)
- Elementary Track (K-6) with English as a Second Language Endorsement
- Elementary Track (K-6) with Teacher of Student with Disabilities
- Secondary Track (7-12) – with subject endorsements in:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- English
- Mathematics
- Social Studies
- Secondary Track (7-12) with English as a Second Language Endorsement
- Secondary Track (7-12) with Teacher of Student with Disabilities
- Subject Specialization (K-12) – with options in:
- Art
- Music
- Health and Physical Education
Curriculum & Degree Requirements
The Master of Arts in Teaching is incredibly versatile. Your specific MAT degree requirements will vary broadly based on your chosen endorsement(s), such as grade level or content area.
Courses Requirements
Refer to the following graduate catalog links for the most accurate and up-to-date degree requirements and course descriptions.
Elementary Track (K-6)
- Initial Certification Elementary Track
- English as a Second Language endorsement
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities endorsement
Secondary Track (7-12)
- Initial Certification Secondary Track and Subject Endorsement (7-12)
- English as a Second Language endorsement
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities endorsement
Subject Specialization (K-12)
Clinical Practice (Student Teaching)
No matter which MAT track or endorsement you choose your program will start with field experiences in the classroom. You will complete a full-time student teaching experience in an approved school setting.
Student teaching is a full-time, full-semester field experience, which occurs during a fall or spring semester. This semester-long internship allows you to observe, plan, instruct, and assess students under the guidance of a cooperating teacher or faculty member.
Admissions Requirements
Here’s an overview of the admissions requirements and application process for our Master of Arts in Teaching.
Admissions Criteria & Application Requirements
To be considered for admission:
- A four-year baccalaureate degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the undergraduate major
- Subject-specific content requirements, depending on area of certification
Your application must also include:
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation related to the applicants preparedness for graduate study
- Personal statement (about two pages) highlighting student’s goals for the MAT degree program
Subject Area Prerequisites
If you’re looking to pursue a specialization in social studies, science, or health and physical education, you’ll also need to meet specific criteria from your undergraduate (or other graduate) degree:
Subject Area Criteria
Social Studies
- 15 credits in history
- 3 credits in economics
- 3 credits in geography
- 12 credits in social sciences (or additional history)
Physical Education
- 45 credits of health and physical education in one of these combinations:
- 30 credits in health studies and 15 credits in physical education; OR
- 30 credits in physical education and 15 credits in health studies
- 6 credits in individual, dual, or team sports
Physical Science
- 30 credits in chemistry
- 15 credits in physics
- 8 credits in mathematics
Why Monmouth for Your MAT?
Program Options
Choose a track, content specialization, and other endorsements that match your professional interests.
Hands-On Experience
Gain practical teaching, assessment, and curriculum development experience in classroom settings.
Expert Faculty
Learn from passionate educators with a range of teaching experience and research interests.

Tuition & Financial Aid
Learn more about tuition and financial aid options for graduate students.
Program Faculty
Our faculty members are passionate about teaching. They have expertise in front of the classroom, in curriculum development, and in educational leadership.

Program Director

Program Coordinator

Danielle Frith, Ph.D.
Specialist Professor

Mary Haspel, Ed.D., BCBA-D
Assistant Professor

Ai Kamei, Ph.D.
Associate Professor;
Interim Department Chair

Stacy Lauderdale-Littin, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Professor

Dawn C. McCulloch
Adjunct Professor

Alex Romagnoli, Ph.D.
Interim Associate Dean of the School of Education;
Associate Professor

Vincent Sasso
Adjunct Professor
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